CANCEL: Deputies tracking cougar in northwest section of Ephrata
Cancel: Deputies searching for cougar in Ephrata.
The cat was not found, and likely wandered back into the wildland which is immediately accessble from the northwest section of Ephrata. There is no indication the cat was stalking prey and the cat did not attcak anyone. It is not uncommon for wild animals to wander into populated areas in central Washington.
Citizens are asked to be on the lookout and to call 9-1-1 if the cougar is seen.
Instructions:
Citizens are asked to be on the lookout and to call 9-1-1 if the cougar is seen.
Address/Location
Grant County Sheriff's Office
35 C St NW
Ephrata, WA 98823
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 509-754-2011
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Law enforcement, military, homeland and local/private security
- Event:
- Ongoing Investigation